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?, ,.. be carried over to the other beds. I think there's an opportunity for a similar bed on the Lorain Rd side." The plans include notes regarding improvements to pavement and parking stop blocks which were cited by the Building Department. Mr. Meyer will submit the revised lighting plan with the missing cut sheets. Mr. Schumann confirmed with the applicant that the roofline would not change and the storage building already exists. Mr. Meyer stated that the light plan preparer is unable to determine an accurate photometric plan because it depends on the dimmer switch settings. Ms. Lieber said dimming systems have been seen before, but Mr. Schumann was uncomfortable approving lighting that has the ability to go above the limit. Mr. Jamal added that the new lighting will be shielded and more directed directed than the current lighting. Ms. Lieber said there are a couple bright spots along Lorain Road shown on the photometric plan but the average light level is close to the permitted levels. Mr. Meyer said the lighting supplier is providing the lighting with the lowest levels and Mr. Jamal added that the dimmer system is difficult to access. Mr. Matthews was concerned about the parking lot layout, Mr. Meyer said it has not changed. Mr. Schumann pointed out that the property owner is now managing the store. Mr. O'Malley asked where the dumpster would be, Mr. Meyer stated that the dumpster would be put in the existing fenced in area on the south side of the building. The existing fence is a six-foot high wooden stockade fence which will be restained and have a gate installed. Mr. Jamal said the.y, will get a four to six yard dumpster on casters. Note 14 on page S 1.1 regarding the trash cans at the pumps is missing, Mr. Meyer said it is the trash can to be installed at the pumps. Ms. Nader was concerned about light spilling onto the neighbors' properties. Victor Reichel, 27663 Butternut Ridge Road, was glad to see the improvements to the property. He asked if screening would be installed along the residential properties, specifically in the southeast corner of the property. Mr. Jamal would like to install more plants to help screen neighboring properties. Mr. Reichel was also concerned about the dumpster being accessible. Mr. Meyer will include the dumpster enclosure specifications in the resubmittal. Mr. Schumann added that the landscape expert's comments included more plant materials and will be included in the set that goes for Council approval. Ms. Nader pointed out that the property line abuts the parking spaces, the applicant stated that the owner owns the parcel to the east. No fences or planting are allowed in the right of way. Ms. Nader suggested adding landscaping to the abutting parcel owned by the property owner. Ziad Darabed, whose wife works at CVS, believed the employees were happy to see that the gas station was operating again. The students at the school will not need to go far to get things. Hasham Saleh, resident, believes the owners will maintain the property well. There was additional discussion regaxding customer parking. Individual behavior cannot be controlled, therefor Ms. Nader asked that the owners encourage employees and customers to park in the designated spaces. Mr. Schumann believed the neighbors are happy with the proposed improvements. Mr. Anderson thanked them for the property improvements and agreed that the requested info could be approved administratively, Matthews agreed. Ms. Nader moved, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to approve the development plan for 18-